Small and very clean, almost hole in the wall kind of place in an old shopping center in a…read moreresidential neighborhood. Arabic music playing. Service is very friendly, and as quick as possible, considering that stuff seems to be made to order. I ordered a chicken kebab platter which comes over a bed of basmati rice, possibly with saffron. Whatever the rice tasted great and it wasn't dry like at a lot of places. The chicken was marinated in a tangy yogurt-spice mix, grilled and topped with a tahini sauce. Delicious! As sides I got mujadara and roasted vegetables which were also tasty. I'll be back for takeout for sure in the future.

"Bodega-like Mediterranean Grill & Grocery in Parkwood area of Durham"…read more This place is WAY off the beaten path for most, but I'm so happy to have gotten to try it out. Nestled in a little strip between a Muslim school and a mosque is this grill and grocery. We came on a Wednesday evening, and almost every table was already taken by diners. You order your food at a counter, and it has the Middle Eastern foods you'd expect-- kofta, shawarma, gyros, falafel, baba ghanouj, hummus, baklava, etc. I opted for the lamb gyro sandwich with a side of baba ghanouj, and my dining partner had the falafel sandwich. They call your number when it's ready. Food took maybe 10 minutes to receive, so we browsed the market area. It's not a huge selection, but very traditional-- nice seeing so many labels in Arabic, and along with standards (e.g., canned fava beans for Ful Medames), they also had things like frozen chopped mulukhiyah leaves-- that's definitely a rarer sight. Lots of good spices too. The food was EXCELLENT. The lamb was juicy and perfect (unlike what another Yelp review said), the tzatziki sauce was delicious, and the baba ghanouj was perfectly cooked and textured. I had a small bite of the falafel, and it was indeed one of the best I've had in the US. Price was fair, too-- the sandwiches are all under $10 before tax and tip, and making it a combo with side and drink cost just something like $2.50. And service was friendly-- although they called out numbers, they did walk out with the food to try to find and bring you your dishes. And while it was an older space, it was overall still generally clean. Overall, I'd VERY happily come back.

Best food! Best service! Easy to find everything! Very helpful staff! Family environment.read more

Great selection of rare international foods specifically African, also the attendants are very…read morehelpful.

best store in durham raleigh chapei hill area staff curtious helpful well stocked store we no…read morelonger go to raleigh for groceries we have been shopping at this store for more than 20 years staff recognises mf and gives tips to save highly satisfied usha dev

clean store, very friendly owners. I was looking to buy buckwheat and went to a couple stores with…read moreno luck, this place was the only one I found that carried it!

Everything was amazing here including the service. Lots of…read moreproducts from Italy wide assortment of homemade items,but the pinnacle was the bread that comes Par baked from Long Island. I'm just visiting but I will be thinking about this bread long after I return Ro cali. From jersey originally. Fantastic sandwich and we loaded up on baccala,cannoli etc that we can't find easily elsewhere. Small market loaded with Italian goods

Great italian market! Has italian groceries, italian wines,…read moreitalian treats and desserts, and a deli making at least a dozen italian hot dishes every day. So glad to have found this spot! I will be returning.

So many pickles! And the people working there are very nice and helpful! I can't wait to go back…read moreand try other items.

I always like to try exotic food and that is how I found this place. This is not my first…read moreexperience with a Ukrainian / Eastern European market but I never new there was one that close to my house in Wake Forest. Tala is located in a small shopping center so you won't see it from the road so make sure you don't miss it. This place had everything I expected and even more. All kinds of imported sweets, wines, Pate, pickled tomatoes/cucumbers, and even Romanian zacusca spread that we enjoy. What blew me away was the fact that they had warm bread and it was delicious !! The lady behind the counter suggested some great cold meats and cheese that went perfect with the bread ! The service was excellent in my opinion. I am definitely coming back !

I absolutely love this place! It's truly a hidden gem and even though it's tucked away in a weird…read moretraffic spot, it's well worth stopping in. The owner is super friendly and extremely helpful- a lot of product labels are in Asian languages. They have tons of spices, sauces, noodles and so much more. You will love their fresh produce with tons of hard to find vegetables and herbs. Such a great selection and always the best quality.

Found what i was looking for, nice variety inside. The service there was very friendly!read more

Very nice store. Got what I needed they have everything I could need for such a small store. The…read moreservice was great the clerk knew exactly where everything was. It's a nit tight but you get what you need and get out.

I absolutely love shopping at Nora's African Groceries! The selection of authentic products is…read morefantastic, and it truly brings a taste of home. The staff is friendly and always willing to help with recommendations.

This is my go to place! They have a massive selection and great produce…read more I go for teas, Indian pickles and spices, dried beans and chickpea flour as well as incense and fresh herbs. The staff is knowledgeable and helpful. I love to bring my friends who've never been there! They, in turn, bring their friends. It's a true gem!

This place has been closed for at least a month now. Tried calling their number and no one…read moreanswered. When I stopped on 3/25/22, I saw a sign that read "due to computer outage, the stroe willi beclosed for indefinate period sorry for the incovinience". [typos are on the sign].

This small shop has a great selection of fresh, frozen and shelf-stable products like noodles,…read morecurries, rice, snacks, sake, Japanese housewares and more. This is a family run grocery who are friendly and knowledgeable. And depending on how much you spend, they may treat to to some sweets, sushi or both. It's a corner store in a strip mall next to two Mexican joints. The parking lot is rough but there's plenty of parking.

Super cute place. It's a little smaller than expected, but it was well organized. The employee that…read morechecked us out was very friendly.

Different than other Mexican restaurants. Great tastes. Seems always filled with happy people…read more Wait staff great and accommodating. Has become my favorite in Durham.

We came here on a Sunday for lunch and really enjoyed it. The portions are great and the servers…read moreare nice and well-versed on the menu. The ultimate nachos were a lot. It's probably meant to be consumed by more than one person and I did have leftovers. It was so tasty though. All the protein (chicken, steak, shrimp) was cooked to perfection and still had plenty of moisture in it. The only thing I wish is that they would add beans and rice as a layer to the nachos; however, it was excellent. The six tacos plate was so good too. Loved the carnitas and pescado tacos. They were flavorful and filling. The rice was sensational and well-seasoned. The black beans paired with the rice was also excellent. I will be back. The dragonfruit mezcalito was so good! The restaurant was starting to fill up with a lot of people, so it's a popular spot.